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View Extra Audio Details in Snow Leopard

In Snow Leopard, Option-clicking the Volume icon in the menu bar displays a list of sound input and output devices. Choose one to switch to it; it's much easier than using the Sound preference pane. Also, hold Shift and click the icon to set the system volume, which is separate from the general output volume.

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Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/22-May-06

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Garmin StreetPilot 2720 -- Adam's review of this GPS device prompts readers to share their own experiences with similar devices, plus news that Garmin is working on a Mac version of their software. (12 messages)

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